Green Bean and Chickpea Salad

Submitted by WeBees

"From Jane Brody's Good Food Cookbook This is a smiplified version of 3 bean salad (only 2 beans!) and no sugary dressing."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lenghts
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (Garbanzo beans)
• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion

• Dressing

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. Steam beans until tender crisp, about 5 minutes. Place beans, chickpeas and onions in a large bowl. Combin dressing ingredients and add to the bean mixture, tossing well. Chill for about an hour before serving.